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Zlatan Ibrahimovic shot nearly broke my arm, claims Burnley's Tom Heaton

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Tom Heaton says Zlatan Ibrahimovic's shot almost broke his arm during Burnley's hard fought 0-0 draw with Manchester United

Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton claims one of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's 12 shots he faced nearly broke his arm.

Manchester United had 37 shots in total during their goalless draw with Burnley and Heaton was in unbeatable mood, making 11 saves.

The England international - as well as being confident and assured with dealing with United's 17 corners - made his mark with some outstanding shot-stopping exploits.

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Manchester Utd 0-0 Burnley

Perhaps the pick of his saves came on the hour mark when Ibrahimovic, who had already been denied from close range, flew through the air to connect with a cross from the right but his scissor-kick was bravely blocked away with one arm by a starfish-like Heaton.

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The force of the shot bent the goalkeeper's arm back at an awkward angle and he had to receive treatment from the Burnley medical team.

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Heaton’s starfish save from Zlatan

After scoring four goals in his first four appearances for Manchester United, Ibrahimovic now has one in his last nine and the 35-year-old has missed more clear-cut chances (eight) than any other Premier League player this season.

Heaton's save from Ibrahimovic's scissor-kick was heralded as the best in the history of the Premier League by former United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel.

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"I knew I had two men behind me on the line, so I thought I'd get out, close the space and spread," Heaton said.

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Burnley boss Sean Dyche reflects on his side's draw away at Manchester United

"Thankfully it has hit me but it nearly broke my arm!"

Burnley boss Sean Dyche was full of praise for his heroic goalkeeper. 

"Tom was excellent and he knows he is going to have to be on top form," he said.

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What got Jose so riled?

"But he is a very good goalkeeper and he continues to mature and work at his game and the biggest thing for me is he has that inner belief that goalkeepers need, that the ball is not going to go in the net."

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